Galva schools to honor veterans with program

Friday

Nov 1, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Galva Junior-Senior High School is inviting all area military veterans and their families to a special Veterans Day ceremony to be held 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 in the school gym.During the ceremony, veterans will be asked to stand for a moment, to receive applause from the crowd, which will include the student body.Military attire is very welcome, but not necessary.The ceremony will include a speech from Dan Swanson, a veteran from the AlWood School District.The Junior ROTC program from Pekin Community High School will be in attendance to lead a POW/MIA ceremony. Galva Junior-Senior High School principal Joe Becker formerly led this group as Senior Army Instructor before coming to Galva this year.The Galva Junior-Senior High School band will perform.The ceremony is expected to last approximately 30 minutes.